Asrock Z170A-X1/3.1

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (59th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 41 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith an outstanding single core score, this CPU is the cat's whiskers: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle moderate workstation, and even light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 93.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Boot Drive66.9% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
Memory12GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 12GB also allows for very large file and system caches, software development and batch photo editing/processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (13%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardAsrock Z170A-X1/3.1  (all builds)
Memory9.4 GB free of 12 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit cores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20161020
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateAug 01 '17 at 22:15
Run Duration293 Seconds
Run User BRA-User
Background CPU 13%

 PC Performing as expected (59th percentile)

Actual performance vs. expectations. The graphs show user score (x) vs user score frequency (y).

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-7600K-$190
CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.8 GHz, turbo 4.2 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
93.4% Outstanding
Memory 94
1-Core 136
2-Core 272
93% 167 Pts
4-Core 534
8-Core 543
72% 538 Pts
64-Core 533
33% 533 Pts
Poor: 59%
This bench: 93.4%
Great: 89%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SSDNow UV400 240GB-$89
109GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 0C3G37R5 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below expectations (35th percentile)
66.9% Good
Read 478
Write 230
Mixed 243
70% 317 MB/s
4K Read 34
4K Write 51.2
4K Mixed 10.9
93% 32 MB/s
DQ Read 195
DQ Write 141
DQ Mixed 9.85
50% 115 MB/s
Poor: 49%
This bench: 66.9%
Great: 88%
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (2016)-$39
464GB free
Firmware: CC43 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing as expected (41st percentile)
90.1% Outstanding
Read 160
Write 155
Mixed 142
114% 152 MB/s
4K Read 0.9
4K Write 1.64
4K Mixed 0.29
100% 0.94 MB/s
Poor: 60%
This bench: 90.1%
Great: 113%
Generic Flash Disk 34GB
31GB free, PID 7788
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
28.7% Poor
Read 13.1
Write 4.68
Mixed 6.47
9% 8.1 MB/s
4K Read 4.1
4K Write 8.09
4K Mixed 3.06
394% 5.08 MB/s
DQ Read 3.35
DQ Write 8.56
DQ Mixed 2.86
401% 4.93 MB/s
Poor: 2%
This bench: 28.7%
Great: 26%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston KHX2400C15/8G KHX2400C15D4/4G 12GB
2400, 2400 MHz
8192, 4096 MB
Performing below potential (22nd percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
45.9% Average
MC Read 16.2
MC Write 15.9
MC Mixed 12.8
43% 15 GB/s
SC Read 13.9
SC Write 16.2
SC Mixed 15.1
43% 15.1 GB/s
Latency 59.7
67% 59.7 ns
Poor: 38%
This bench: 45.9%
Great: 83%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

L1/L2/L3 CPU cache and main memory (DIMM) access latencies in nano seconds

Typical Z170A-X1/3.1 Builds (Compare 291 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 68%
Battle cruiser
Desktop
Desktop 86%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 57%
Gunboat

Motherboard: Asrock Z170A-X1/3.1

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 100% - Outstanding Total price: $432
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